Fresh Pesto Pasta

FRESH PESTO PASTA

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Italian Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

3 Cloves garlic, sliced

2 tb Olive oil

2 c Fresh Basil leaves

1/4 c Water

1 t Light-colored miso

1 tb Lemon juice

6 tb Toasted Pine nuts

9 oz Dry durum wheat pasta

1 Sweet red pepper, cut Into slivers

Saute garlic in olive oil. Place in blender or food processor container

1/4 cup water, miso, lemon juice and 3 Tblsp. pine nuts.

Process until smooth, adding remaining 1/4 cup water if thinner consistency

is desired. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain.

Serve sauce over pasta, sprinkled with 3 Tblsp. pine nuts and garnished

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